SEGA

Pokemon Gold

Name: Pokemon Gold
Brand: SEGA
SKU: B00004TEYR

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Bottom line: The SEGA Pokemon Gold: 250 Pokemon to collect, including species that debut here and not in Red, Blue or Yellow; main trade-off: needs an original Game Boy or a compatible handheld to run the cartridge.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 250 Pokemon to collect, including species that debut here and not in Red, Blue or Yellow
✓ Link cable trading lets you swap Pokemon with another Game Boy owner
✓ Badge collection gives a clear goal chain that ends at the Pokemon League
✓ Every Pokemon has its own skill set, so team building rewards planning over grinding

Cons

✗ Needs an original Game Boy or a compatible handheld to run the cartridge
✗ Trading and battling are local only through a link cable, with no online play
✗ Filling the 250 entry Pokedex takes dozens of hours of capture and grinding
✗ Link cable, second console and second cartridge are all sold separately

Manufacturer description

Pokemon Gold Version turns the Game Boy into a 250-creature safari. Building on Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow, Gold adds special new characters, brand-new moves, and evolutions that mutate familiar Pokemon into dramatically different forms. You start as a rookie Trainer, push through tall grass thick with both returning favorites and debuting species, and fill your Pokedex one capture at a time. Progress runs on badges: beat the Gym Leaders, collect their badges, and earn entry to the Pokemon League. Every Pokemon carries its own skill set, so team composition matters as much as raw levels…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored SEGA Pokemon Gold using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. SEGA's PC & gaming hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Pokemon can you catch in Pokemon Gold?

The game is built around collecting 250 Pokemon. That count includes familiar faces from Red, Blue and Yellow plus dozens of Pokemon making their debut in Gold, and each one has its own unique skills.

What system does Pokemon Gold run on?

The platform listed for this cartridge is Game Boy, so you need Game Boy hardware or a compatible handheld to play it. Check the product listing for the exact regional and hardware details before ordering.

Can you trade Pokemon with a friend?

Yes. Gold supports trading Pokemon over a link cable, so you can swap with another player locally. You will need the cable, a second Game Boy and a second compatible cartridge, none of which are included.

How do you reach the Pokemon League?

You collect badges. Beating Gym Leaders earns their badges, and the badges are what grant you entry to the Pokemon League, which acts as the endgame challenge after your Pokedex work is underway.

Key Features

collect 250 Pokemon
each Pokemon has unique skills
collect badges to enter the Pokemon League
trade Pokemon via link cable

Full Specifications

Brand	SEGA
Rated	Everyone
Language	English
Type of item	Video Game
Computer Platform	Game Boy Color

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